“Is your parent, spouse or a loved who has served in combat beginning to change as they get older? Not the common changes that we think of with aging, but things like nightmares, anger outbursts, or hyper-vigilance? Is this creating changes in you as well? Join Family of a Vet Blog Radio Show Host Debbie Sprague to learn about PTSD and the aging Veteran, and how these changes can effect the spouse and family.”***************************************************************************************

Debbie Sprague’s soft spoken and soothing voice takes you through a friendly and healing discussion of her own experience living and coping with an aging Vietnam War Veteran who’s combat stress emerged later in life with severe symptoms of PTSD. I know from my own experience that following retirement, including significant life changes, the emotional pain from experiencing traumatic events in life can be exacerbated. Debbie, as a spouse exposed to the toxic world of PTSD, acquired similar symptoms as her husband referred to as “secondary PTSD.” When Debbie learned from Family of a Vet that she was not alone it was a huge turning point. Debbie started her journey of healing and found treatment strategies that helped herself and her husband…saving their marriage. Take some quality time to listen to Debbie Sprague’s story. The value of awareness is significant and provides the listener with hope and healing… Her story certainly rings a few bells with me and reinforces my own journey of healing…

Reconciliation: A Son’s Story by Steve Sparks

A Gift To Every Reader
By John F Tyson on April 18, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
Writing is a solitary process that requires purging, especially when it comes to a memoir. Not many would have the courage to reveal the depth and toxicity of PTSD at such an intimate level, on a complete family. To me, this book is a wonderful gift and will bring comfort to those who continue the struggle. An inspiring quote, buried in the copy, says it all; "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; It's about learning to dance in the rain".
I highly recommend this book.

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Holden Village, A Memoir by Werner Janssen

I was taken by your quote at the end of chapter 1..."Miracles happen when freedom within nature and the human life are allowed to develop through relatively free interaction but without too much organizational interference." This is the magic sauce of innovation and entrepreneurship! Free wheeling brainstorming among kindred spirits!
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Adventures in Innovation by John F. Tyson

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By Steve Sparks on April 21, 2015
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"Innovation and entrepreneurship" is the soul of a successful business enterprise. The Nortel story and legacy is both inspiring and sad. The "lessons learned" are well worth the price of admission... A must read for leaders, educators, and students everywhere!